Composites - Apprentice

Atlassian Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Grove is seeking a Composites Apprentice to join their structured program. This role offers hands-on experience in advanced motorsport manufacturing, where you will work on the lifecycle of F1 components. Over 3.5 years, you'll gain skills in laminating, trimming, and bonding, and achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence, and shape your future in motorsport engineering.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Exclusive events

Subsidised dining

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to commence the apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in engineering and practical skills.
• Creative and effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on experience in the composite lifecycle.
• Applying technical skills to manufacture F1 components.
• Maintaining department standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Compositesis where we bring the car to life and shape the future of our performance. Our technicians work with advanced carbon fibre to build and assemble key components – from the chassis to wings and impact structures. Every piece is crafted to exact specs for strength, safety, and speed. With ~85% of an F1 car being made from carbon fibre, Composites is fundamental to delivering lightweight precision and race‑ready reliability – turning innovation into performance.

The Composites Apprentice role is a structured rotational program designed to launch your career in advanced motorsport manufacturing. You will develop expert‑level technical skills across our bespoke training facility and world‑class composites department, contributing directly to the production of high‑performance F1 components.

You will gain hands‑on experience in the entire composite lifecycle, including laminating, mould manufacturing, trimming, bonding, and assembly. Crucially, you will attend the Engineering Trust one day per week for 36 months to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This role provides a unique opportunity to build a successful career, supported by experienced mentors, within the high‑speed environment of motorsport engineering.

Shape the Future

• You are expected to be eager to learn, quickly adapting to industry standards and best practices. You should proactively use continuous structured support, including regular performance evaluations with the Training Officer, to improve your professional and personal development.
• You possess a keen attention to detail and a strong bias towards practical working, ensuring the highest quality in all F1 components you manufacture.
• You encourage positive relationships and a spirit of teamwork across departments, communicating calmly and constructively, and are professional and polite to all colleagues and visitors.

Make Real Impact

• You will apply your growing technical skills to manufacture current F1 car components, progressing from core processes in Year 1 to manufacturing Class ‘A’ components independently in Year 4.
• You will become competent across essential disciplines, including laminating, mould manufacturing, core fitting, trimming, surface preparation, bonding, and ply‑book manufacture.
• You will maintain the high standard of the department’s presentation and are responsible for complying with all health and safety obligations, including the correct wearing of PPE and promptly reporting any incidents or hazards.

Find Your Place

• You must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the apprenticeship.
• You have good communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in engineering.
• You must show examples of effective team working, be creative, and thrive in an environment where practical skills are paramount.
• You will graduate with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Automotive Engineering Pathway QAUH: Motorsport Composite Manufacture.

Company Description

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt – one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our team’s next chapter

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Our People Promise

Join a high‑performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast‑paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values – innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability – to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

Early Careers

Join the Atlassian Williams Racing Apprenticeship Programme and spend 3.5 years learning by doing. Designed as a rotational programme, you will gain invaluable, broad experience as you move through key areas of the business. Train in our factory with dedicated training officers, while top providers deliver the theory to match. You’ll join a supportive cohort, work through modules together, and learn from experts inside a world‑class motorsport team. Complete your apprenticeship with the skills and qualifications to launch and shape your career.

Life at Williams

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments. This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time‑to‑time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.